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Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Tips - Explosive top-order gives Orange an edge

By Siddhu Bharadwaj

19 Apr 2024

Siddhu Bharadwaj 19 Apr 2024

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Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL match predictions to be played in Delhi on Saturday, April 19 at 7:30pm IST
Hyderabad scored the most runs in powerplay in 5 of last 6 matches
Delhi conceded most powerplay runs in 4 matches at this venue against Hyderabad

Explosive batting to come to the fore again, for the Sunrisers? (Getty Images)

Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

The Delhi Capitals will look to make it three in three as they kickstart their home campaign in IPL 2024 with a game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This match #35 will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Head to Head
Delhi Capitals Form
Delhi Capitals Team News
Sunrisers Hyderabad Form
Sunrisers Hyderabad Team News

Delhi have stormed back into contention with two straight wins. Can they make it a winning start to their home leg? Hyderabad may put a spanner in those thoughts, as they are picking up steam at the right time. I am backing Hyderabad to start well in the powerplay overs and win that phase.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have scored the most runs in the first six overs in 5 of their last 6 matches (IPL)
Delhi Capitals have conceded the most powerplay runs in 2 of their last 3 matches (IPL)
Delhi Capitals conceded the most powerplay runs in their last 4 matches at this venue against Hyderabad (IPL)
Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 5 of the 6 matches they played here against Delhi (IPL)

Head to Head

There have been 23 matches between Delhi and Hyderabad, with Hyderabad winning 12 and Delhi winning 11. It’s Delhi who dominated the exchanges in recent times, winning five of the last six matches between these sides.

The last time these sides met was at this venue in 2023, when the Sunrisers beat the Capitals by nine runs.

Delhi Capitals Form

The Delhi Capitals are sixth in the standings with six points from seven games. They have picked up two wins in the last two matches, against Lucknow and Gujarat.

Rishabh Pant is leading from the front with runs, having scored 210 in the season at a SR of 156.71. Tristan Stubbs (189) has also impressed and is impressing with his late-order hitting.

Bowling is led by Khaleel Ahmed (ten wickets), while Mukesh Kumar (eight) is also picking up. Kuldeep Yadav is the one impressing in the spin department, but Delhi needs more bowlers to step up.

Delhi Capitals Team News

David Warner sat out the last match and could be back if he’s fit. There could be decisions around Sumit Kumar’s presence.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Form

Sunrisers Hyderabad are fourth in the standings with eight points from six matches. They have won their last three matches and are in a group of three teams with the same points.

It is the explosive opening partnership of Travis Head (235 runs) and Abhishek Sharma (211 runs) that is leading Hyderabad’s challenge. Then there is Heinrich Klaasen (253), who is making waves with his hitting.

Bowling is led by captain Pat Cummins (nine wickets, ER 7.87), but he will hope for more support from the likes of Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Team News

The Sunrisers are coming off a high-scoring match against Bengaluru, but that may not see them change their bowling unit. Shahbaz Ahmed is the only one who could face the heat, as the likes of Mayank Markande could be pushing for a start.

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What time does Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad start?

This Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi at 7:30pm IST on Saturday, April 20.

Verdict

Delhi and Hyderabad are the in-form teams picking up consistent wins lately. Yet, it is the Sunrisers who look dangerous, thanks to their top-order explosive batting. I am backing them to do the damage in the first six overs.